Shining a Light on Hidden Thyroids: A Case Exploring the Potential of Technetium Imaging for Lingual Thyroid Diagnosis
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Correspondence
MS Vishak,
Senior Resident, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India.
E-mail: jrvishak94@gmail.com
Ectopic thyroid, the presence of thyroid tissue in locations other than the normal anterior neck region between the second and fourth tracheal cartilages, is the most common form of thyroid dysgenesis. A 32-year-old female patient sought medical attention at the Otolaryngology Department with a foreign body sensation in her throat. To ensure an accurate diagnosis, hereby, the authors conducted a comprehensive diagnostic work-up, which included Technetium-99 (Tc-99m) scanning. Remarkably, the scanning results revealed radiotracer uptake in the base of the tongue while indicating an absence of uptake in the thyroid bed. By shedding light on present captivating case, the present report offers valuable insights into the usage of Technetium imaging in diagnosing doubtful Lingual Thyroid (LT) cases.